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Trump to Name Countries Assisting in Strait of Hormuz Operations

Trump to Name Countries Assisting in Strait of Hormuz Operations

Thairath•International•27d ago

Reader Briefing

U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to soon disclose the names of countries that have agreed to participate in securing the Strait of Hormuz.

  • •Donald Trump stated that 2-3 countries have agreed to send warships to help open the Strait of Hormuz.
  • •Trump expressed surprise at the lack of enthusiasm from other nations to assist in the operation.
  • •The operation aims to counter Iran's actions in blocking the strait, which has caused a global energy crisis and rising oil prices.

Overview

  • •On March 16, 2026, Donald Trump, President of the United States, announced from the Oval Office that he would soon reveal the names of countries that agreed to help the U.S. open the Strait of Hormuz.
  • •This announcement comes as a response to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which was triggered by attacks from the U.S. and Israel.
  • •The blockade has led to a global energy crisis and a significant surge in oil prices.
  • •Donald Trump stated that "There are 2-3 countries, whose names we will announce soon."
  • •Donald Trump also commented, "What surprises me is that they don't seem very eager to help."
  • •Trump believes countries heavily reliant on oil passing through the strait, such as China and Japan, should be grateful for U.S. assistance.
  • •Several allies have reportedly already refused Trump's proposal for assistance.

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Key Quotes

Donald Trump
"There are 2-3 countries, whose names we will announce soon."
มีอยู่ 2-3 ประเทศ ซึ่งเราจะประกาศรายชื่อในเร็วๆ นี้
Donald Trump
"What surprises me is that they don't seem very eager to help."
สิ่งที่ทำให้ผมประหลาดใจก็คือ พวกเขาดูไม่ค่อยกระตือรือร้นที่จะช่วยนัก

Key Entities

Person

Donald Trump(โดนัลด์ ทรัมป์)ℹ️
President of the United States who announced his intention to reveal names of countries assisting in the Strait of Hormuz operation.

Place

Strait of Hormuz(ช่องแคบฮอร์มุซ)ℹ️
A strategically important waterway that Iran has reportedly blocked, causing a global energy crisis.
United States(สหรัฐฯ)ℹ️
The nation whose President, Donald Trump, is organizing an international effort to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran(อิหร่าน)ℹ️
The country accused of blocking the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a global energy crisis.
China(จีน)ℹ️
A country identified by Donald Trump as heavily reliant on oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan(ญี่ปุ่น)ℹ️
A country identified by Donald Trump as heavily reliant on oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel(อิสราเอล)ℹ️
A country that, along with the United States, attacked Iran, reportedly triggering the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.